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2024年高考英语第二次模拟考试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
答卷前，考试务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Why did the woman oversleep
A．She was sick. B．She was too tired. C．Her clock didn’t go off.
2．What time does the meeting begin
A．At 6:20. B．At 6:00. C．At 6:10.
3．What is the problem with the woman’s TV
A．It’s broken. B．It doesn’t fit in her room. C．It has bad picture quality.
4．Why haven’t the speakers taken a vacation these years
A．Their children were too young.
B．They haven’t found cheap flights.
C．They’ve been busy with their work.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Father and daughter. C．Shopkeeper and customer.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What do the speakers see up ahead on the road
A．There is construction going on.
B．There is a long line at the traffic light.
C．Some policemen are dealing with something.
7．What are the speakers going to do next
A．Take another route. B．Turn on the radio. C．Call the woman’s mother.
听第7段材料，回到第8-10题。
8．What does Bill have for lunch
A．A sausage. B．A salad. C．A hamburger.
9．Why does Bill pay attention to sodium-rich foods
A．To delay the aging process.
B．To prevent high blood pressure.
C．To lower the risk of heart attack.
10．What will Mary do tonight
A．Eat out. B．Watch TV. C．Join a health club.
听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。
11．What is the woman most worried about
A．Her house keys. B．Her documents. C．Her camera.
12．What date is it today
A．May the 12th. B．May the 13th. C．May the 14th.
13．Where did the woman leave her suitcase
A．On a train. B．In a taxi. C．On a bus.
听第9段材料，回到第14-17题。
14．Who is Elvis Presley
A．A rock and roll star.
B．The owner of a company.
C．An American doctor.
15．How did he become famous
A．The old people supported him.
B．The manager guided him.
C．He worked very hard.
16．Who was considered very important in his life
A．His parents.
B．His brother.
C．His manager.
17．What did many old people say about young Elvis
A．He was dangerous.
B．He was kind.
C．He was clever.
听第10段材料，回到第18-20题。
18．When will the sale begin
A．On Sunday. B．On Saturday. C．On Friday.
19．Which item will cost $575
A．The refrigerator. B．The dishwasher. C．The washing machine.
20．What does the speaker advise people to do in the end
A．Buy a small gift.
B．Try the nice coffee.
C．Get a membership card.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.
Amazon Rainforest Tour
A short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.
Machu Picchu Tour
This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.
Cusco Tour
Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets.
Lake Titicaca Tour
Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake.
So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries — old Spanish villages to deep rainforests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline.
21．What is special about the Machu Picchu Tour
A．People can explore the rainforest with a local guide.
B．People can stay with a local Uros family on an island.
C．People can enjoy the plants and animals unique to the forest.
D．People can know about the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
22．Which tour would you recommend to people who enjoy local Indian culture
A．Amazon Rainforest Tour. B．Machu Picchu Tour.
C．Cusco Tour. D．Lake Titicaca Tour.
23．Where can you most probably read the passage
A．On a science website. B．In a travel brochure.
C．In an environmental report. D．In a biology magazine.
B
Our screens give out all kinds of light, especially blue light. Blue light, the argument goes, can affect your eye health, your sleeping patterns, and your health. Blue light glasses—technically they should be called “blue light blocking glasses”—filter out blue light, letting in the other wavelengths of light, thus theoretically reducing the danger that blue light presents. Blue light glasses are designed to reduce what’s known as digital eye strain (疲劳), or DES. There are many symptoms associated with DES, including headaches, dry eyes, and unclear vision.
How effective are blue light glasses We’ll start with the bad news: there is no evidence that blue light glasses have any effect on eye strain from digital screens. In fact, one British glasses dealer was actually fined for indicating that blue light glasses can protect against DES, given that there’s no scientific evidence of this. What’s more likely is that DES is caused by overuse, or misuse of eyes. After all, the sun is a substantially more powerful provider of blue light than our screens, and it has been decidedly proved that DES isn’t associated with the sun at all. The general agreement is that DES is caused by spending too long, staring too hard, and sitting too close to our screens. Health experts generally recommend taking breaks to prevent DES, rather than relying on blue light glasses.
But there is one thing that blue light glasses might help with. Some studies have indicated that blue light can be bad for our circadian rhythms (生理节奏). In other words, exposure to blue light could make it harder to fall asleep. There haven’t been enough studies to tell if blue light glasses, worn for a few hours before bed, could help you sleep better, but it’s not out of the question.
That said, there are interesting reports of people loving their blue light glasses. Even if it’s just the placebo (安慰剂) effect, well, that can be incredibly powerful, and if it works on you, keep doing it.
24．What does the underlined part “filter out” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Appear or happen gradually. B．Remove something particular.
C．Bring something into existence. D．Tell something apart from others.
25．What is DES likely caused by
A．The blinding sun light. B．Unfit and cheap glasses.
C．Improper use of eyes. D．All kinds of natural blue light.
26．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about blue light glasses
A．They may be good for sleep. B．They can excite people.
C．They can help with nothing. D．They are bad for circadian rhythms.
27．What is the author’s attitude to blue light glasses
A．Intolerant. B．Optimistic.
C．Objective. D．Conservative.
C
Many ancient populations used inscriptions (铭文) to document different parts of their lives. But the objects containing such inscriptions have been damaged over the centuries.
The researchers, led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind, developed a new AI-based method which serves as a technological tool to help researchers repair missing inscriptions and estimate the true origins of the records. They call their tool Ithaca. The system is the first deep neural (神经的) network that can restore the missing text of damaged inscriptions. The researchers said it trained Ithaca on the largest collection of data containing Greek inscriptions from the non-profit Packard Humanities Institute in California. Feeding this data into the system is designed to help the tool use past writings to predict missing letters and words in damaged inscriptions.
The researchers reported that in experiments with damaged writings, Ithaca was able to correctly predict missing inscription elements 62% of the time. In addition, the tool was 71% correct in identifying where the inscriptions first came from. And when historians work on their own, the success rate for restoring damaged inscriptions is about 25%. But when humans teamed up with Ithaca to assist in their work, the success rate jumped to 72%.
Thea Sommerschield from Ca’Foscari University of Venice said the system had already provided new information to help researchers reexamine important periods in Greek history. In one case, Ithaca confirmed new evidence presented by historians about the dating of a series of important Greek decrees (法令). The decrees were first thought to have been written before 446/445 BCE. But the new evidence suggested a date in the 420s BCE. Ithaca predicted a date of 421 BCE. The date change may seem small but it has significant implications for our understanding of the political history of Classical Athens.
The team is currently working on other versions of Ithaca trained on other ancient languages. DeepMind has launched a free, interactive tool based on the system for use by researchers, educators, museum workers and the public.
28．What is the function of Ithaca
A．Restoring and identifying damaged inscriptions.
B．Interpreting and protecting historical documents.
C．Exploring and tracing the origins of Greek letters.
D．Collecting and translating past writings into English.
29．What do the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly indicate
A．The inscriptions are of great value to human.
B．Ithaca helps researchers work more effectively.
C．The demand for reading ancient records is increasing.
D．The process of repairing damaged writings is complicated.
30．Why does the author mention the case in paragraph 4
A．To show the limitations of Ithaca. B．To support Sommerschield’s statement.
C．To explain the history of Greek decrees. D．To prove the importance of dates to historians.
31．What is the passage mainly about
A．The achievements of Greek historians.
B．The disappearance of ancient Greek culture.
C．A rising trend of studying ancient languages.
D．An AI system for repairing missing writings.
D
In Southeast Ohio, countless orange-stained streams are colored by the iron oxide(氧化铁)pollution from abandoned coal mines. Although rivers can be cleaned up by neutralizing the acidity of acid mine drainage(AMD)(矿山酸性废水), it’s an expensive process. However, two professors at Ohio University have come up with a way to help with the clean-up by collecting the iron oxide from polluted rivers to make pigments(颜料)for artists.
Coal was once an important part of Ohio’s economy, and the state produced approximately 2.35 billion tons from its underground mines between 1800 and 2010. But before 1977, when the US introduced the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, mines that were no longer needed were often simply abandoned. As a result, many of the mines have become polluters, with AMD affecting 1300 miles of Ohio streams.
Guy Riefler and John Sabraw from Ohio University partnered to take their idea from an interesting little science project to something bigger. In 2018, alongside local non-profit Rural Action, they partnered with a paint company Gamblin to create a limited run of 500 oil paints. Named the “Reclaimed Earth Colors” set, the paints were popular among artists, allowing them to present an environmentally conscious aspect in their work. Through their social enterprise, True Pigments, they are now putting their clean-up model to the test by building their first full-scale treatment facility.
Once the treatment facility is operational, True Pigments aims to collect approximately 2 million pounds of iron oxide annually and clean up seven miles of stream. A previous project that neutralized the acidity of stream water on the west branch of Sunday Creek saw 17 species of native fish return after two years. True Pigments is confident that its facility will lead to a similar outcome.
True Pigments has received funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). By funding True Pigments, the ODNR hopes that the facility can help address an environmental issue and recover and improve water quality and provide jobs for the local community and create a supply of iron oxide for other uses.
32．How do professors from Ohio University help clean polluted rivers
A．By removing plastic waste from streams.
B．By reducing the acidity of polluted rivers.
C．By making paints with the iron oxide from the rivers.
D．By organizing people to join in the clean-up activities.
33．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A．Summarize the previous paragraph.
B．Add some background information.
C．Provide some advice for the readers.
D．Introduce a new topic for discussion.
34．What do we know about Guy Riefler and John Sabraw’s project
A．It is well received by artists.
B．It saves the production cost of oil paints.
C．It aims to introduce their clean-up model.
D．It prevents factories from polluting rivers.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．Reclaiming Earth Pigments.
B．Turning Waste into Treasure.
C．Painting a Greener Future.
D．Removing Iron Oxide for Rivers.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Anyone who has tried to concentrate on a difficult or boring piece of work will know how tough it can be, but the following science-backed tips can help.
Get rid of distractions (分心的事物)
How do we focus better if we are always bombarded(轰炸) with information ____36____
Researchers found that cognitive capacity(认知能力) was significantly better when the phone was out of sight, not just switched off. Keeping your primary focus is to complete what you need to do. During this time, request that you be left alone. Shutting off external disturbances can help you concentrate.
____37____
Scientific research is starting to collect evidence on the ability of brain training activities to strengthen concentration in adults. Such brain training games can also help you develop your working and short-term memory, as well as your processing and problem-solving skills.
Examples of such games include jigsaw puzzles, chess, and brain-stimulating video games.
Stop for a break
When you focus on something for a long time, your focus may begin to die down. ____38____. Researchers have found that our brains tend to ignore sources of constant stimulation( 刺 激). Taking very small breaks can dramatically improve mental concentration after that. Move around or talk to someone when you begin to feel stuck. ____39____
Get some workout
____40____. They promote brain health too, which is important for memory capacity and concentration, according to John Ratey, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. So start your day with simple exercises and get your body moving.
A．Train your brain
B．Monitor your brain activities
C．Close social media and keep your phone hidden from sight in a bag
D．Routine exercise releases chemicals key for memory and concentration
E．You will come back with a more focused mind to keep your performance high
F．Exercises like running, swimming, and weight lifting aren’t just good for the body
G．You may feel it becomes more and more difficult to devote your attention to the task
第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was visiting members of my late husband John’s medical team. They had worked hard when he ____41____ lung cancer. Each time I ____42____them for all they had done, I felt myself gaining closure.
Then I ____43____ to John’s favorite Chinese restaurant. We’d gone there after so many of John’s treatments. I wanted to talk to the manager, who knew about our ____44____ and had always been kind to us. When I pulled over, I could hear John’s voice in my cars. The ____45____ John told me every time I got behind the wheel. “Drive ____46____.”
This phrase was one of the ways he showed his ____47____. I knew when he said it, he was also saying, “I care about you.”
I took the manager aside. “I want you to know that John had ____48____.”
She ____49____. I gave her a hug _____50_____ that John and I had so many people who cared. We exchanged some _____51_____ of him and shared a few laughs.
As I was about to leave, I spotted a fortune cookie left by the manager. Should I_____52_____ it I didn’t need a fortune to tell me that life without John would still be_____53_____. Still, just for fun, I opened the cookie and _____54_____ the small piece of paper inside.
“The _____55_____ ahead is long,” my fortune read. Drive safely.
41．A．treated B．battled C．survived D．removed
42．A．favored B．supported C．thanked D．praised
43．A．rushed B．fled C．wandered D．drove
44．A．demand B．situation C．preference D．relation
45．A．secrets B．Words C．orders D．warnings
46．A．bravely B．carefully C．slowly D．safely
47．A．presence B．devotion C．comfort D．love
48．A．passed away B．broken down C．gone away D．backed down
49．A．panicked B．shouted C．cried D．hesitated
50．A．surprised B．cheerful C．satisfied D．grateful
51．A．memories B．opinions C．expectations D．updates
52．A．keep B．open C．return D．taste
53．A．boring B．tough C．full D．stable
54．A．flattened B．folded C．shared D．grabbed
55．A．line B．story C．road D．race
第二节：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在答题卡相应位置处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Technology has started to take over the world. It may seem like a huge advancement to society, but large setbacks come equally.
We now live in an age of social media. We have never been as ___56___ (connect)as we are now. Everyone around us can be reached instantly. Besides, the use of technology has made all of our lives ___57___ (incredible)efficient. Furthermore, a majority of people have access to technology, ___58___ helps them express themselves on many different platforms. Lastly, technology has given people many ways ___59___ (entertain)themselves. Various websites offer hours upon hours entertainment for those ___60___ (bore)nights.
While some may see social media’s positive effects ___61___ relationships, others can see it as the exact opposite. It keeps people from seeing each other face to face. Meanwhile, there is nothing more frustrating than having technology not work right when it ___62___ (need)to. Moreover, so dependent on technology, people don’t try to explore life outside of a smart device. Also, with more and more people posting information on ___63___ internet, it can be very difficult to determine whether the information is credible or not. This can lead to false information being taken seriously, and ___64___ (change)perspectives of those who believe it.
To understand technology, one must know ___65___ it provides in terms of advantages and disadvantages.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以Living With Exam Anxiety为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 考试焦虑的不良影响
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Living With Exam Anxiety
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第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
An Honest Mistake
Alice double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff. Plus, Lisa had promised to do a handstand if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. n-i-c-e-l-y. q-u-i-c-k-l-y. h-o-n-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled “honesty”, not “honestly”! She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct and grade these test papers at the break”, said Lisa. Alice hurried into the classroom. She sat restlessly in her seat with her fingers crossed. Then Lisa walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat.
“Congratulations, Alice! You did it!” she announced. The whole class burst into applause! Lisa presented Alice with her prize. Alice grinned(咧嘴笑) as she read the label on the box: To Alice Carter, for her perfect first -quarter score in spelling.
“Is everything OK ” Mom asked as Alice burst through the front door after school. “Everything is perfect!” Alice shouted, showing Mom her spelling test paper and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he get home. And Casper, too. ” Alice scooped (抱起) up her cat. “Casper, can you spell nicely, quickly and honestly ” Alice’s heart missed a beat suddenly. “Honestly ” H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Alice, what’s the matter ” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Alice said, putting Casper down and stuffing the test paper into her backpack. “Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea ” Alice swallowed, “How did you know A “t” is exactly what I needed.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper.
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Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office.
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2024年高考英语第二次模拟考试卷
英语·全解全析
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
答卷前，考试务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Why did the woman oversleep
A．She was sick. B．She was too tired. C．Her clock didn’t go off.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Sorry, I’m late. I overslept. My clock didn’t go off this morning.
M: Again Don’t you think you should change it I thought you were sick or tired.
W: You said it. I’ll buy a new one after work.
2．What time does the meeting begin
A．At 6:20. B．At 6:00. C．At 6:10.
【答案】C
【原文】M: It’s already six o’clock. The meeting will begin in ten minutes. How can we get there in time
W: Don’t worry. I put the clock twenty minutes forward.
3．What is the problem with the woman’s TV
A．It’s broken. B．It doesn’t fit in her room. C．It has bad picture quality.
【答案】B
【原文】W: I just bought this TV and I can’t even use it.
M: I’m sorry about that. If the picture quality was bad or you didn’t like it, you can return it.
W: Well actually, I need to replace it with a TV that can fit into my house.
4．Why haven’t the speakers taken a vacation these years
A．Their children were too young.
B．They haven’t found cheap flights.
C．They’ve been busy with their work.
【答案】A
【原文】W: We need a vacation, The kids are old enough now.
M: You’re so right. We haven’t traveled anywhere in the last six or seven years. and the kids will enjoy a change of scenery, I’m sure.
W: I’ll check out flights. There should be some cheap deals out there.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Father and daughter. C．Shopkeeper and customer.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Hello, sir! What can I do for you
M: Well, I’d like to buy a pair of dance shoes for my wife and a pair of sports shoes for my daughter.
W: Ok, please follow me. Here are the shoes you need.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What do the speakers see up ahead on the road
A．There is construction going on.
B．There is a long line at the traffic light.
C．Some policemen are dealing with something.
7．What are the speakers going to do next
A．Take another route. B．Turn on the radio. C．Call the woman’s mother.
【答案】6．C 7．B
【原文】W: What’s going on I see flashing lights up ahead. It must be an accident of some kind, because I see some policemen on the road.
M: You know this part of the road has always been dangerous. There’s an accident at least once a year. I wonder when they’re finally going to put in a traffic light.
W: It certainly doesn’t help because this road is so dark. You can hardly see.
M: Do you think we should turn around and go the long way round It might be faster.
W: Let’s turn on the traffic report first and listen to what they say before we do anything. Maybe it’s just a construction crew.
M: Well. I’m not calling your mother to tell her we’ll be late.
听第7段材料，回到第8-10题。
8．What does Bill have for lunch
A．A sausage. B．A salad. C．A hamburger.
9．Why does Bill pay attention to sodium-rich foods
A．To delay the aging process.
B．To prevent high blood pressure.
C．To lower the risk of heart attack.
10．What will Mary do tonight
A．Eat out. B．Watch TV. C．Join a health club.
【答案】8．B 9．B 10．C
【原文】W: I can’t believe my eyes,Bill. Are you just having a salad for lunch No hamburger and sausages
M: Yes, my wife made it for me this morning. I’ve decided not to eat fast food, because most of them is loaded with sodium.
W: But don’t you worry that you’ll have an empty stomach at work in the afternoon
M: Get used to it, Mary.
W:Why are you suddenly interested in lessening your daily intake of salt
M: My doctor says I should cut back on sodium-rich foods to lower my blood pressure.
W:Do you have high blood pressure
M: Actually, my blood pressure isn’t that high yet,but they say it increases with age.
W: Well,I should also eat healthily to lower the risk of heart attack. And I need to lose a few pounds, too. Sitting in front of the computer for a long time every day like this has made me gain weight.
M: So do I. I guess you should come to the health club after work with me.
W: You’ve joined a health club I would never have dreamed that you’d take something like this so seriously. M:So,how about it Can you tear yourself away from the TV tonight
W:Why not If you can break your unhealthy eating habits, I can surely break a sweat.
听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。
11．What is the woman most worried about
A．Her house keys. B．Her documents. C．Her camera.
12．What date is it today
A．May the 12th. B．May the 13th. C．May the 14th.
13．Where did the woman leave her suitcase
A．On a train. B．In a taxi. C．On a bus.
【答案】11．C 12．C 13．B
【原文】W: I’m calling about a suitcase. I lost it yesterday.
M: Well, let’s put the details into the computer.
W: OK, it’s small and it’s black.
M: Were there any items inside it
W: Yes. I had office keys in there. My house keys were in my pocket. Um, there were a lot of documents. But the thing I’m really worried about — I mean, there is a camera I just bought.
M: It was yesterday. So that was on May the 13th.
W: Yes. I was heading to my home. I was very tired when I was in the airport. I think that’s why I just forgot about the case.
M: What kind of transport were you using
W: I thought about getting the train, but that would have meant a bus journey as well, and I couldn’t be bothered so I decided to take a taxi at last. That’s where I must have left it.
M: Well, if someone handed it in, we’ll let you know.
W: Thanks.
听第9段材料，回到第14-17题。
14．Who is Elvis Presley
A．A rock and roll star.
B．The owner of a company.
C．An American doctor.
15．How did he become famous
A．The old people supported him.
B．The manager guided him.
C．He worked very hard.
16．Who was considered very important in his life
A．His parents.
B．His brother.
C．His manager.
17．What did many old people say about young Elvis
A．He was dangerous.
B．He was kind.
C．He was clever.
【答案】14．A 15．B 16．C 17．A
【原文】W：Have you ever listened to the record of Elvis Presley
M：Oh, maybe you are too young to know him. He was a famous American singer. When he was born in 1935, his twin brother died. He grew up in a poor home, but his parents were kind and loving.
W：Is he still alive
M：No, he died in 1977. When he was a child, he won several talent competitions. After he left school, he worked as a truck driver.
W：How did he become popular
M：The first person to realize that he was a good singer was the owner of a record company. But the man who really guided him to become successful was Tom Parker, who later became Elvis's manager in 1955 and soon made him into a world famous rock and roll star.
W：What do you think of his songs
M：I still like them though so many years have passed. But during his time, not all people favored his songs. Many old people thought that his song was dangerous for the young.
W：How did people change their attitude
M：Yes, Elvis helped to change them.
W：I'd like to borrow some of his records. Do you know where I can get them
M：You can get them from the library. Besides, there are also a lot of books introducing his life and his music.
W：Good. Would you like to go to the library with me so that you can give me some good suggestions
M：I'll be glad to, but not today. I have classes in the afternoon.
听第10段材料，回到第18-20题。
18．When will the sale begin
A．On Sunday. B．On Saturday. C．On Friday.
19．Which item will cost $575
A．The refrigerator. B．The dishwasher. C．The washing machine.
20．What does the speaker advise people to do in the end
A．Buy a small gift.
B．Try the nice coffee.
C．Get a membership card.
【答案】18．C 19．C 20．B
【原文】 Do you need a new dishwasher, washing machine, or refrigerator Then head for Paradise Market this weekend for our annual big sale. For three days only — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we have all major household appliances on sale for up to 60 percent off. You can get deals like the refrigerator for $ 199. Or how about our washing machine, normally $ 699, for only $ 575 Or the dishwasher, normally $ 350, priced during the weekend for only $ 225. These are crazy prices, folks, so get them while supplies last. And if your credit is good, you can get a membership card and a small gift for free! With 126 salespersons to serve you, you won’t need to line up at checkout. We’re open from 8: 00 a. m. to 6: 00 p. m. on Friday, and from 9: 00 a. m to 8: 00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Besides, there is a nice coffee shop at the entrance of our market. You can try it. So hurry up to get whatever you want this weekend in Paradise Market.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。
A
Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.
Amazon Rainforest Tour
A short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.
Machu Picchu Tour
This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.
Cusco Tour
Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets.
Lake Titicaca Tour
Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake.
So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries — old Spanish villages to deep rainforests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline.
21．What is special about the Machu Picchu Tour
A．People can explore the rainforest with a local guide.
B．People can stay with a local Uros family on an island.
C．People can enjoy the plants and animals unique to the forest.
D．People can know about the Incas’ dry stone method of building.
22．Which tour would you recommend to people who enjoy local Indian culture
A．Amazon Rainforest Tour. B．Machu Picchu Tour.
C．Cusco Tour. D．Lake Titicaca Tour.
23．Where can you most probably read the passage
A．On a science website. B．In a travel brochure.
C．In an environmental report. D．In a biology magazine.
【答案】21．D 22．C 23．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去秘鲁旅行的四种旅游套餐。
21．细节理解题。根据Machu Picchu Tour中“Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (尤其令人惊叹的是印加人的干石建造法)”可知，马丘比丘之旅的独特之处在于人们可以知道印加人的干石建造方法。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据Cusco Tour部分中“Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century.(在安第斯山脉高处的库斯科，花四天时间欣赏独特的西班牙和当地的印度文化，库斯科是13世纪至16世纪印加帝国的首都)”可知，你会向喜欢印度当地文化的人推荐Cusco Tour。故选C。
23．推理判断题。根据第一段“Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.(秘鲁是南美洲太平洋沿岸的一个国家，主要有三个地区：狭窄、干燥、平坦的海岸、安第斯山脉和亚马逊雨林)”可知，本文是一篇关于去秘鲁旅行包价旅游的广告宣传，因此你最可能在旅行手册上读到这篇文章。故选B项。
B
Our screens give out all kinds of light, especially blue light. Blue light, the argument goes, can affect your eye health, your sleeping patterns, and your health. Blue light glasses—technically they should be called “blue light blocking glasses”—filter out blue light, letting in the other wavelengths of light, thus theoretically reducing the danger that blue light presents. Blue light glasses are designed to reduce what’s known as digital eye strain (疲劳), or DES. There are many symptoms associated with DES, including headaches, dry eyes, and unclear vision.
How effective are blue light glasses We’ll start with the bad news: there is no evidence that blue light glasses have any effect on eye strain from digital screens. In fact, one British glasses dealer was actually fined for indicating that blue light glasses can protect against DES, given that there’s no scientific evidence of this. What’s more likely is that DES is caused by overuse, or misuse of eyes. After all, the sun is a substantially more powerful provider of blue light than our screens, and it has been decidedly proved that DES isn’t associated with the sun at all. The general agreement is that DES is caused by spending too long, staring too hard, and sitting too close to our screens. Health experts generally recommend taking breaks to prevent DES, rather than relying on blue light glasses.
But there is one thing that blue light glasses might help with. Some studies have indicated that blue light can be bad for our circadian rhythms (生理节奏). In other words, exposure to blue light could make it harder to fall asleep. There haven’t been enough studies to tell if blue light glasses, worn for a few hours before bed, could help you sleep better, but it’s not out of the question.
That said, there are interesting reports of people loving their blue light glasses. Even if it’s just the placebo (安慰剂) effect, well, that can be incredibly powerful, and if it works on you, keep doing it.
24．What does the underlined part “filter out” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Appear or happen gradually. B．Remove something particular.
C．Bring something into existence. D．Tell something apart from others.
25．What is DES likely caused by
A．The blinding sun light. B．Unfit and cheap glasses.
C．Improper use of eyes. D．All kinds of natural blue light.
26．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about blue light glasses
A．They may be good for sleep. B．They can excite people.
C．They can help with nothing. D．They are bad for circadian rhythms.
27．What is the author’s attitude to blue light glasses
A．Intolerant. B．Optimistic.
C．Objective. D．Conservative.
【答案】24．B 25．C 26．A 27．C
【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要论述的是防蓝光眼镜对缓解数字屏幕造成的眼睛疲劳是否真的有用。
24．词句猜测题。根据划线短语前面的“Blue light glasses—technically they should be called “blue light blocking glasses””(蓝光眼镜——严格来说，它们应该被称为“蓝光阻挡眼镜”)”和划线短语后面的“letting in the other wavelengths of light(让其他波长的光进入)”可知，蓝光眼镜可以过滤掉蓝光，因此划线短语意为“过滤”。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段的“What’s more likely is that DES is caused by overuse, or misuse of eyes. After all, the sun is a substantially more powerful provider of blue light than our screens(更有可能的是DES是由过度使用或误用眼睛引起的。毕竟，太阳提供的蓝光比我们的屏幕要强大得多)”可知，数字眼疲劳是由使用屏幕时错误的用眼习惯造成的。故选C。
26．主旨大意题。通读第三段内容且根据第三段的“There haven’t been enough studies to tell if blue light glasses, worn for a few hours before bed, could help you sleep better, but it’s not out of the question.(还没有足够的研究来证明睡前戴上几个小时的蓝光眼镜是否能帮助你睡得更好，但这不是不可能的。)”可知，本段主要讲述蓝光眼镜可能会对睡眠有帮助。故选A。
27．推理判断题。根据第二段的“We’ll start with the bad news: there is no evidence that blue light glasses have any effect on eye strain from digital screens.(我们先从坏消息说起:没有证据表明蓝光眼镜对数字屏幕造成的眼睛疲劳有任何影响。)”及最后一段的“Even if it’s just the placebo (安慰剂) effect, well, that can be incredibly powerful, and if it works on you, keep doing it.(即使只是安慰剂效应，那也会非常有效，如果对你有效，那就坚持下去。)”可知，作者既陈述了蓝光眼镜可能真的没什么用，但是也认为如果自己觉得有用也可以继续戴，因此作者对于蓝光眼镜持客观的态度。故选C。
C
Many ancient populations used inscriptions (铭文) to document different parts of their lives. But the objects containing such inscriptions have been damaged over the centuries.
The researchers, led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind, developed a new AI-based method which serves as a technological tool to help researchers repair missing inscriptions and estimate the true origins of the records. They call their tool Ithaca. The system is the first deep neural (神经的) network that can restore the missing text of damaged inscriptions. The researchers said it trained Ithaca on the largest collection of data containing Greek inscriptions from the non-profit Packard Humanities Institute in California. Feeding this data into the system is designed to help the tool use past writings to predict missing letters and words in damaged inscriptions.
The researchers reported that in experiments with damaged writings, Ithaca was able to correctly predict missing inscription elements 62% of the time. In addition, the tool was 71% correct in identifying where the inscriptions first came from. And when historians work on their own, the success rate for restoring damaged inscriptions is about 25%. But when humans teamed up with Ithaca to assist in their work, the success rate jumped to 72%.
Thea Sommerschield from Ca’Foscari University of Venice said the system had already provided new information to help researchers reexamine important periods in Greek history. In one case, Ithaca confirmed new evidence presented by historians about the dating of a series of important Greek decrees (法令). The decrees were first thought to have been written before 446/445 BCE. But the new evidence suggested a date in the 420s BCE. Ithaca predicted a date of 421 BCE. The date change may seem small but it has significant implications for our understanding of the political history of Classical Athens.
The team is currently working on other versions of Ithaca trained on other ancient languages. DeepMind has launched a free, interactive tool based on the system for use by researchers, educators, museum workers and the public.
28．What is the function of Ithaca
A．Restoring and identifying damaged inscriptions.
B．Interpreting and protecting historical documents.
C．Exploring and tracing the origins of Greek letters.
D．Collecting and translating past writings into English.
29．What do the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly indicate
A．The inscriptions are of great value to human.
B．Ithaca helps researchers work more effectively.
C．The demand for reading ancient records is increasing.
D．The process of repairing damaged writings is complicated.
30．Why does the author mention the case in paragraph 4
A．To show the limitations of Ithaca. B．To support Sommerschield’s statement.
C．To explain the history of Greek decrees. D．To prove the importance of dates to historians.
31．What is the passage mainly about
A．The achievements of Greek historians.
B．The disappearance of ancient Greek culture.
C．A rising trend of studying ancient languages.
D．An AI system for repairing missing writings.
【答案】28．A 29．B 30．B 31．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种AI系统，它可以帮助科学家修复和识别受损铭文的文字，了解历史发展。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The researchers, led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind, developed a new AI-based method which serves as a technological tool to help researchers repair missing inscriptions and estimate the true origins of the records. They call their tool Ithaca. The system is the first deep neural(神经的) network that can restore the missing text of damaged inscriptions. (由Alphabet旗下人工智能公司DeepMind领导的研究人员开发了一种新的基于人工智能的方法，作为一种技术工具，帮助研究人员修复缺失的铭文，并判断这些记录的真实来源。他们称他们的工具为Ithaca。该系统是第一个可以恢复受损铭文缺失文本的深度神经网络。)”可知，Ithaca是第一个可以复原受损铭文的缺失文本、识别铭文真实来源的深度神经网络，由此可知，Ithaca的主要作用是修复和识别损坏的铭文。故选A。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段“The researchers reported that in experiments with damaged writings, Ithaca was able to correctly predict missing inscription elements 62% of the time. In addition, the tool was 71% correct in identifying where the inscriptions first came from. And when historians work on their own, the success rate for restoring damaged inscriptions is about 25%. But when humans teamed up with Ithaca to assist in their work, the success rate jumped to 72%.(研究人员报告说，在对损坏的文字进行的实验中，Ithaca能够在62%的时间里正确预测缺失的铭文元素。此外，该工具在识别铭文最初来自何处方面的正确率为71%。当历史学家独自工作时，修复受损铭文的成功率约为25%。但当人类用Ithaca协助他们工作时，成功率跃升至72%。)”可知，历史学家使用了Ithaca协助工作后，复原受损铭文文本的准确率从25%提高到了72%，由此可知，第三段中数字表明Ithaca能帮助研究人员更有效地工作。故选B。
30．推理判断题。根据第四段“Thea Sommerschield from Ca’Foscari University of Venice said the system had already provided new information to help researchers reexamine important periods in Greek history. In one case, Ithaca confirmed new evidence presented by historians about the dating of a series of important Greek decrees (法令). The decrees were first thought to have been written before 446/445 BCE. But the new evidence suggested a date in the 420s BCE. Ithaca predicted a date of 421 BCE. The date change may seem small but it has significant implications for our understanding of the political history of Classical Athens.(威尼斯Ca’Foscari大学的Thea Sommerschield说，该系统已经提供了新的信息，帮助研究人员重新审视希腊历史上的重要时期。在一个案例中，Ithaca证实了历史学家提出的关于一系列重要希腊法令年代的新证据。这些法令最初被认为是在公元前446/445年之前写成的。但新的证据表明时间在公元前420年。Ithaca预言的日期是公元前421年。日期的变化可能看起来很小，但它对我们理解古典雅典的政治史具有重要意义。)”可知，该段第一句提到，学者Sommerschield说该系统已经提供了新的信息，帮助研究人员重新审视希腊历史上的重要时期，接着就给出了具体的示例来佐证，因此，此段中的案例是为了支持Sommerschield陈述的观点。故选B。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Many ancient populations used inscriptions (铭文) to document different parts of their lives. But the objects containing such inscriptions have been damaged over the centuries.(许多古代居民使用铭文记录他们生活的不同部分。但是，包含这些铭文的物品在几个世纪以来遭到了破坏。)”和第二段“The researchers, led by Alphabet’s AI company DeepMind, developed a new AI-based method which serves as a technological tool to help researchers repair missing inscriptions and estimate the true origins of the records. They call their tool Ithaca. (由Alphabet旗下人工智能公司DeepMind领导的研究人员开发了一种新的基于人工智能的方法，作为一种技术工具，帮助研究人员修复缺失的铭文，并估计记录的真实来源。他们称他们的工具为Ithaca。)”以及下文对Ithaca的具体介绍，可知本文是介绍一种可以帮助科学家修复和识别受损铭文文字的AI系统——Ithaca，D选项“An AI system for repairing missing writings.(一种修复缺失文字的人工智能系统。)”能够概括文章主旨。故选D。
D
In Southeast Ohio, countless orange-stained streams are colored by the iron oxide(氧化铁)pollution from abandoned coal mines. Although rivers can be cleaned up by neutralizing the acidity of acid mine drainage(AMD)(矿山酸性废水), it’s an expensive process. However, two professors at Ohio University have come up with a way to help with the clean-up by collecting the iron oxide from polluted rivers to make pigments(颜料)for artists.
Coal was once an important part of Ohio’s economy, and the state produced approximately 2.35 billion tons from its underground mines between 1800 and 2010. But before 1977, when the US introduced the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, mines that were no longer needed were often simply abandoned. As a result, many of the mines have become polluters, with AMD affecting 1300 miles of Ohio streams.
Guy Riefler and John Sabraw from Ohio University partnered to take their idea from an interesting little science project to something bigger. In 2018, alongside local non-profit Rural Action, they partnered with a paint company Gamblin to create a limited run of 500 oil paints. Named the “Reclaimed Earth Colors” set, the paints were popular among artists, allowing them to present an environmentally conscious aspect in their work. Through their social enterprise, True Pigments, they are now putting their clean-up model to the test by building their first full-scale treatment facility.
Once the treatment facility is operational, True Pigments aims to collect approximately 2 million pounds of iron oxide annually and clean up seven miles of stream. A previous project that neutralized the acidity of stream water on the west branch of Sunday Creek saw 17 species of native fish return after two years. True Pigments is confident that its facility will lead to a similar outcome.
True Pigments has received funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). By funding True Pigments, the ODNR hopes that the facility can help address an environmental issue and recover and improve water quality and provide jobs for the local community and create a supply of iron oxide for other uses.
32．How do professors from Ohio University help clean polluted rivers
A．By removing plastic waste from streams.
B．By reducing the acidity of polluted rivers.
C．By making paints with the iron oxide from the rivers.
D．By organizing people to join in the clean-up activities.
33．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A．Summarize the previous paragraph.
B．Add some background information.
C．Provide some advice for the readers.
D．Introduce a new topic for discussion.
34．What do we know about Guy Riefler and John Sabraw’s project
A．It is well received by artists.
B．It saves the production cost of oil paints.
C．It aims to introduce their clean-up model.
D．It prevents factories from polluting rivers.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．Reclaiming Earth Pigments.
B．Turning Waste into Treasure.
C．Painting a Greener Future.
D．Removing Iron Oxide for Rivers.
【答案】32．C 33．B 34．A 35．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了两位教授提出来一个计划，既能帮助清理被污染的河流又能从中提取氧化铁制作颜料。
32．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, two professors at Ohio University have come up with a way to help with the clean-up by collecting the iron oxide from polluted rivers to make pigments(颜料)for artists. (然而，俄亥俄大学的两位教授提出了一种帮助清理的方法，他们从被污染的河流中收集氧化铁，为艺术家制作颜料。)”可知，这两名教授是从河流中收集氧化铁制作颜料。故选C。
33．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Coal was once an important part of Ohio’s economy, and the state produced approximately 2.35 billion tons from its underground mines between 1800 and 2010. But before 1977, when the US introduced the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, mines that were no longer needed were often simply abandoned. As a result, many of the mines have become polluters, with AMD affecting 1300 miles of Ohio streams.(煤炭曾是俄亥俄州经济的重要组成部分，1800年至2010年间，该州的地下煤矿产量约为23.5亿吨。但在1977年美国出台《地表采矿控制与复垦法案》(Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act)之前，不再需要的矿山往往会被直接废弃。结果，许多矿山变成了污染者，AMD影响了俄亥俄州1300英里的河流。)”可推断，第二段主要介绍了一些背景知识，告诉读者为什么会有这么多的河流被氧化铁所污染。故选B。
34．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In 2018, alongside local non-profit Rural Action, they partnered with a paint company Gamblin to create a limited run of 500 oil paints. Named the “Reclaimed Earth Colors” set, the paints were popular among artists, allowing them to present an environmentally conscious aspect in their work.(2018年，他们与当地非营利组织“Rural Action”合作，与油漆公司Gamblin合作，限量生产了500种油画颜料。这款名为“再生大地颜色”的颜料在艺术家中很受欢迎，使他们在作品中表现出环保意识。)”可知，这款颜料很受艺术家的欢迎。故选A。
35．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“However, two professors at Ohio University have come up with a way to help with the clean-up by collecting the iron oxide from polluted rivers to make pigments(颜料)for artists. (然而，俄亥俄大学的两位教授提出了一种帮助清理的方法，他们从被污染的河流中收集氧化铁，为艺术家制作颜料。)”可知，两位教授提出了一种清流河流的方法是从中收集氧化铁制作颜料。再根据最后一段“By funding True Pigments, the ODNR hopes that the facility can help address an environmental issue and recover and improve water quality and provide jobs for the local community and create a supply of iron oxide for other uses.(通过资助True pigment, ODNR希望该设施能够帮助解决环境问题，恢复和改善水质，为当地社区提供就业机会，并为其他用途提供氧化铁供应。)”可知，该项目使环境得到了改善。因此，本文主要讲述了从河流中提取氧化铁制作颜料并使得环境更好。所以“Painting a Greener Future.(描绘绿色未来。)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选C。
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Anyone who has tried to concentrate on a difficult or boring piece of work will know how tough it can be, but the following science-backed tips can help.
Get rid of distractions (分心的事物)
How do we focus better if we are always bombarded(轰炸) with information ____36____
Researchers found that cognitive capacity(认知能力) was significantly better when the phone was out of sight, not just switched off. Keeping your primary focus is to complete what you need to do. During this time, request that you be left alone. Shutting off external disturbances can help you concentrate.
____37____
Scientific research is starting to collect evidence on the ability of brain training activities to strengthen concentration in adults. Such brain training games can also help you develop your working and short-term memory, as well as your processing and problem-solving skills.
Examples of such games include jigsaw puzzles, chess, and brain-stimulating video games.
Stop for a break
When you focus on something for a long time, your focus may begin to die down. ____38____. Researchers have found that our brains tend to ignore sources of constant stimulation( 刺 激). Taking very small breaks can dramatically improve mental concentration after that. Move around or talk to someone when you begin to feel stuck. ____39____
Get some workout
____40____. They promote brain health too, which is important for memory capacity and concentration, according to John Ratey, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. So start your day with simple exercises and get your body moving.
A．Train your brain
B．Monitor your brain activities
C．Close social media and keep your phone hidden from sight in a bag
D．Routine exercise releases chemicals key for memory and concentration
E．You will come back with a more focused mind to keep your performance high
F．Exercises like running, swimming, and weight lifting aren’t just good for the body
G．You may feel it becomes more and more difficult to devote your attention to the task
【答案】36．C 37．A 38．G 39．E 40．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍四种方法来帮助提高试图专注于困难或者无聊的工作时面临的问题。
36．根据小标题“Get rid of distractions (分心的事物)”及下文“Researchers found that cognitive capacity(认知能力) was significantly better when the phone was out of sight, not just switched off.(研究人员发现，当手机看不见时，认知能力明显更好，而不仅仅是关机。)”，可知手机是导致人们注意力不集中的因素，空前“How do we focus better if we are always bombarded(轰炸) with information (当我们总是被信息轰炸时，我们如何更好地集中注意力？)”与C项“Close social media and keep your phone hidden from sight in a bag.(关闭社交媒体，将手机隐藏在包里。)”与上下文一致。故选C。
37．空格处是小标题，根据下文“Scientific research is starting to collect evidence on the ability of brain training activities to strengthen concentration in adults.(科学研究开始收集有关大脑训练活动增强成人注意力的能力的证据。)”可知本段主要内容和训练大脑有关。与A项“Train your brain (训练你的大脑)”上下文一致。故选A。
38．根据小标题“Stop for a break(停下来休息一下)”及上文“When you focus on something for a long time, your focus may begin to die down.(当你长时间专注于某件事时，你的注意力可能会开始消失。)”与G项“You may feel it becomes more and more difficult to devote your attention to the task(你可能会觉得把注意力放在任务上变得越来越困难)”上下文一致，都是在论述长时间专注于某件事时的反应。故选G。
39．根据小标题“Stop for a break(停下来休息一下)”及上文“Taking very small breaks can dramatically improve mental concentration after that. Move around or talk to someone when you begin to feel stuck. ( 在那之后，休息非常小的休息可以显着提高精神集中度。当您开始感到卡住时，四处走动或与某人交谈。)”，可知E项“You will come back with a more focused mind to keep your performance high(你会带着更专注的头脑回来，以保持你的高表现)”与上下文一致。先是小的休息，“Move around or talk to someone”，然后“come back with a more focused mind”符合题意。故项E。
40．根据下文“So start your day with simple exercises and get your body moving.( 因此，从简单的锻炼开始新的一天，让您的身体运动起来)”，结合小标题“Get some workout(进行一些体育锻炼)”可知空格处应该与运动有关，选项F“Exercises like running, swimming, and weight lifting aren’t just good for the body(跑步、游泳和举重等运动不仅对身体有益)”符合要求。故选F。
第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was visiting members of my late husband John’s medical team. They had worked hard when he ____41____ lung cancer. Each time I ____42____them for all they had done, I felt myself gaining closure.
Then I ____43____ to John’s favorite Chinese restaurant. We’d gone there after so many of John’s treatments. I wanted to talk to the manager, who knew about our ____44____ and had always been kind to us. When I pulled over, I could hear John’s voice in my cars. The ____45____ John told me every time I got behind the wheel. “Drive ____46____.”
This phrase was one of the ways he showed his ____47____. I knew when he said it, he was also saying, “I care about you.”
I took the manager aside. “I want you to know that John had ____48____.”
She ____49____. I gave her a hug _____50_____ that John and I had so many people who cared. We exchanged some _____51_____ of him and shared a few laughs.
As I was about to leave, I spotted a fortune cookie left by the manager. Should I_____52_____ it I didn’t need a fortune to tell me that life without John would still be_____53_____. Still, just for fun, I opened the cookie and _____54_____ the small piece of paper inside.
“The _____55_____ ahead is long,” my fortune read. Drive safely.
41．A．treated B．battled C．survived D．removed
42．A．favored B．supported C．thanked D．praised
43．A．rushed B．fled C．wandered D．drove
44．A．demand B．situation C．preference D．relation
45．A．secrets B．Words C．orders D．warnings
46．A．bravely B．carefully C．slowly D．safely
47．A．presence B．devotion C．comfort D．love
48．A．passed away B．broken down C．gone away D．backed down
49．A．panicked B．shouted C．cried D．hesitated
50．A．surprised B．cheerful C．satisfied D．grateful
51．A．memories B．opinions C．expectations D．updates
52．A．keep B．open C．return D．taste
53．A．boring B．tough C．full D．stable
54．A．flattened B．folded C．shared D．grabbed
55．A．line B．story C．road D．race
【答案】
41．B 42．C 43．D 44．B 45．B 46．D 47．D 48．A 49．C 50．D 51．A 52．B 53．C 54．A 55．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者拜访了已故丈夫约翰的医疗团队，回想起了过去的种种，去了约翰最喜欢的中国餐馆，并与经理交流丈夫的一切，复杂的情绪与情感也在蔓延。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他与肺癌作斗争时，他们努力工作。A. treated对待；B. battled斗争；C. survived幸存；D. removed移除。根据上文“I was visiting members of my late husband John’s medical team.(我拜访了我已故丈夫约翰的医疗团队。)”可知，这里是指，他的丈夫曾经与肺癌斗争（battled）过。故选B项。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次我感谢他们所做的一切，我都觉得自己得到了解脱。A. favored喜欢；B. supported支持；C. thanked感谢；D. praised表扬。根据上文“They had worked hard when he 　　1　　 lung cancer.”可知，“我”非常感激（thanked）医疗团队所做的一切。故选C项。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我开车去了约翰最喜欢的中国餐馆。A. rushed冲；B. fled逃；C. wandered闲逛；D. drove开车。根据后文“Drive safely.”可知，“我”是开车（drove）去的这家餐馆。故选D项。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想和经理谈谈，他知道我们的情况，而且一直对我们很好。A. demand要求；B. situation情况；C. preference偏爱；D. relation关系。根据下文“and had always been kind to us.”可知，经理和我们非常熟悉，所以很了解我们的情况（situation）。故选B项。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：每次我开车，约翰都会告诉我这些话。A. secrets秘密；B. words话语；C. orders命令；D. warnings警告。根据下文“John told me every time I got behind the wheel. “Drive 　　6　　.””可知，约翰会在“我”开车时经常说同样的话（words）。故选B项。
46．考查副词词义辨析。句意： 安全驾驶。A. bravely勇敢地；B. carefully仔细地；C. slowly慢慢地；D. safely安全地。根据后文“Drive safely.”可知，这里也是指安全（safely）驾驶，safely为词义复现。故选D项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这句话是他表达爱的方式之一。A. presence出现；B. devotion奉献；C. comfort安慰；D. love爱。根据下文“I knew when he said it, he was also saying, "I care about you.””可知，他说的话是在表达对“我”的关心，也就是表达他的爱（love）的方式之一。故选D项。
48．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我想让你知道约翰已经去世了。A. passed away去世；B. broken down打破；C. gone away走开；D. backed down放弃，让步。根据上文“I was visiting members of my late husband John’s medical team.”可知，约翰已经去世（passed away），“我”想告诉餐馆经理这个消息。故选A项。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她哭了。A. panicked惊慌的；B. shouted大叫；C. cried哭；D. hesitated犹豫。根据下文“I gave her a hug”以及上文“I want you to know that John had 　　8　　.”可知，餐馆经理听到约翰去世的消息就哭了（cried）起来。故选C项。
50．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：给她一个拥抱，感谢有那么多人关心约翰和我。A. surprised惊喜的；B. cheerful愉快的；C. satisfied满意的；D. grateful感激的。根据下文“that John and I had so many people who cared.”可知，“我”为有这么多人关心“我”和约翰而十分感激，所以拥抱是表达感激（grateful）。故选D项。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们互相分享了一些关于他的回忆，一起大笑。A. memories记忆，回忆；B. opinions观念；C. expectations期待；D. updates更新。根据本句“We exchanged some 　　11　　 of him and shared a few laughs.”可知，我们互相分享关于约翰的回忆，笑了起来。故选A项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我应该打开它吗？A. keep保持；B. open打开；C. return返回；D. taste尝试。根据下文“Still, just for fun, I opened the cookie”可知，离开的时候，经理给“我”留了幸运饼干，这里是指，“我”要不要打开（open）这个礼物，与下文opened相呼应。故选B项。
53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我不需要幸运饼干来告诉我，没有约翰的生活依然充实。A. boring乏味的；B. tough艰难的；C. full充实的；D. stable稳定的。根据本句“I didn’t need a fortune to tell me that life without John would still be”可知，作者纠结要不要打开幸运饼干，是因为她不想要它告诉自己，即使没有了约翰，生活也很充实（full）之类的安慰的话。故选C项。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：不过，为了好玩，我还是打开了饼干，把里面的小纸片压平了。 A. flattened压平，夷平；B. folded折叠；C. shared分享；D. grabbed抓住。根据下文““The 　　15　　 ahead is long,” my fortune read.”可知，这里是指她打开了纸条，也就是把小纸条压平（flattened）了。故选A项。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：前面的路很长。A. line线；B. story故事；C. road路；D. race比赛。根据下文“Drive safely.”可知，这里是指前路（road）很长，要安全开车。故选C项。
第二节：（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在答题卡相应位置处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Technology has started to take over the world. It may seem like a huge advancement to society, but large setbacks come equally.
We now live in an age of social media. We have never been as ___56___ (connect)as we are now. Everyone around us can be reached instantly. Besides, the use of technology has made all of our lives ___57___ (incredible)efficient. Furthermore, a majority of people have access to technology, ___58___ helps them express themselves on many different platforms. Lastly, technology has given people many ways ___59___ (entertain)themselves. Various websites offer hours upon hours entertainment for those ___60___ (bore)nights.
While some may see social media’s positive effects ___61___ relationships, others can see it as the exact opposite. It keeps people from seeing each other face to face. Meanwhile, there is nothing more frustrating than having technology not work right when it ___62___ (need)to. Moreover, so dependent on technology, people don’t try to explore life outside of a smart device. Also, with more and more people posting information on ___63___ internet, it can be very difficult to determine whether the information is credible or not. This can lead to false information being taken seriously, and ___64___ (change)perspectives of those who believe it.
To understand technology, one must know ___65___ it provides in terms of advantages and disadvantages.
【答案】
56． connected 57．incredibly 58． which 59．to entertain 60．boring 61．on 62．needs 63．the 64．changing 65．what
【导语】本文是说明文。科技给社会带来巨大的进步，但随之而来的，还有一系列的负面影响。
56．考查形容词。句意：我们之间的联系从未像现在这样紧密。be动词后用形容词，密切的是connected。故填connected。
57．考查副词。句意：此外，科技的使用使我们所有人的生活变得非常高效。副词修饰形容词，作状语。故填incredibly。
58．考查定语从句。句意：此外，大多数人都能接触到技术，这有助于他们在许多不同的平台上表达自己，传播他们的思想和信仰。指代前面一件事，在定语从句中作主语，前面有逗号，用which引导。故填which。
59．考查非谓语动词。句意：最后，科技给了人们许多娱乐自己的方式。way后用动词不定式作定语。故填to entertain。
60．考查形容词。句意：各种各样的网站为那些无聊的夜晚提供了数小时的娱乐节目。形容词修饰名词，作定语。修饰物表示令人无聊的是boring。故填boring。
61．考查介词。句意：尽管有些人可能看到社交媒体对人际关系有积极影响，而另一些人则认为完全相反。 对……的影响是effect on。故填on。
62．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：与此同时，没有什么比在技术需要正常工作时却无法正常工作更令人沮丧的了。根据前面的is可知，是一般现在时，主语it是单数，谓语动词用单数。故填needs。
63．考查冠词。句意：此外，随着越来越多的人在互联网上发布信息，人们很难确定信息是否可信。在网上是on the internet。故填the。
64．考查非谓语动词。句意：这可能会导致虚假信息被认真对待，并改变那些相信它的人的观点。and并列前后两个非谓语动词，作介词to的宾语，用动名词。故填changing。
65．考查宾语从句。句意：要了解技术，就必须了解它的优点和缺点。know后是宾语从句，从句中provide缺少宾语，用what引导。故填what。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以Living With Exam Anxiety为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 考试焦虑的不良影响
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Living With Exam Anxiety
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Good morning, everyone,
I feel so honored/privileged to deliver a speech themed Living With Exam Anxiety.
Almost everyone will feel nervous when faced with an exam. Too much anxiety affects our academic performance. For example, we find it hard to focus on questions, or demonstrate our knowledge during the exam.
Therefore, I suggest getting regular sleep and exercise, which is vital for concentration and memory. In addition, we should get rid of negative thoughts so that we can manage our stress when taking an exam. Thank you. (88 words)
【导语】本篇书面表达属于发言稿。你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请要求考生以Living With Exam Anxiety为题写一篇发言稿参赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
荣幸的：honored→ privileged
焦虑的：anxious → nervous
重要的：important → vital
管理：regulate→ manage
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I feel so honored to deliver a speech themed Living With Exam Anxiety.
拓展句：I feel so honored to deliver a speech whose theme is Living With Exam Anxiety.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Therefore, I suggest getting regular sleep and exercise, which is vital for concentration and memory.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】In addition, we should get rid of negative thoughts so that we can manage our stress when taking an exam.（运用了so that 引导的目的状语从句）
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
An Honest Mistake
Alice double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff. Plus, Lisa had promised to do a handstand if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. n-i-c-e-l-y. q-u-i-c-k-l-y. h-o-n-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled “honesty”, not “honestly”! She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct and grade these test papers at the break”, said Lisa. Alice hurried into the classroom. She sat restlessly in her seat with her fingers crossed. Then Lisa walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat.
“Congratulations, Alice! You did it!” she announced. The whole class burst into applause! Lisa presented Alice with her prize. Alice grinned(咧嘴笑) as she read the label on the box: To Alice Carter, for her perfect first -quarter score in spelling.
“Is everything OK ” Mom asked as Alice burst through the front door after school. “Everything is perfect!” Alice shouted, showing Mom her spelling test paper and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he get home. And Casper, too. ” Alice scooped (抱起) up her cat. “Casper, can you spell nicely, quickly and honestly ” Alice’s heart missed a beat suddenly. “Honestly ” H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Alice, what’s the matter ” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Alice said, putting Casper down and stuffing the test paper into her backpack. “Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea ” Alice swallowed, “How did you know A “t” is exactly what I needed.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper.
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Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office.
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【答案】Paragraph 1：
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper. Recalling the joyful moment, a mixture of guilt and unwillingness overwhelmed her, Alice slowly picked up her pen, hesitant. “If I put the missing t back in, no one would ever know.” she thought. The moment the nib touched the paper, her heart began to beat fast, her hand trembling. Straightening her back, Alice took a few deep breaths, tossed the pen on the table and stormed out of the house with her backpack. She raced back to school as fast as her legs could carry her. (87 words)
Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office. At the sight of Alice, Lisa asked her what was happening. Alice unzipped her bag, pulled out the prize and handed it to her teacher. Head down, she explained her mistake in spelling competition. For a moment, Lisa stood quietly reading the label on the dictionary. Then she picked up a pen, crossed out the word perfect on the label and wrote honest before handing the prize back to Alice. “I get to keep this Honestly ” she asked suspiciously, “Not for the spelling mistake you made,”Lisa smiled “But for your honesty.”(92 words)
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Alice在拼写比赛时错将honestly拼错了，但是老师并没有发现，并给了Alice奖品。后来，Alice发现了自己错误，勇敢地向老师指了出来，并再次因为自己的诚实而获得了奖品。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“过了一会儿，Alice冲进房间，拿出试卷。”可知，Alice突然意识到自己的拼写错误，内心非常纠结。
②由第二段首句内容“Alice推开Lisa的办公室的门。”可知，第二段可描写Alice承认了自己的拼写错误。

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